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Does the magic trackpad work better than the magic mouse?

My magic mouse is terrible. Right-clicking is a nightmare, and the battery power is weak. I always need to re-charge the batteries.

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    Well, for me personally, I never unpacked my Magic Mouse after working with my Magic Trackpad for a few hours. However, that's subjective and merely my own opinion. I have read that some people like to use both, depending on what they do on their Mac's.

    Battery life is also not that great with the Trackpad. I purchased the Apple battery charger and believe me, between the wireless keyboard, the Magic Mouse, and the Trackpad, it won't take long until it will pay for itself.

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  • No. The problem with the trackpad is that you can't touch it, unless you want the mouse to move. You end up with your hand poised in the air above the trackpad - which as already tilted up - and this is actually much worse ergonomically than a mouse where your hand can rest on the mouse. I love the magic mouse. I keep the trackpad nearby for a few gestures but it's mostly just taking up space.

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  • I like the magic mouse but I have to say the track pad in my experience is heads and shoulders above any mouse I have ever used

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  • Yes! I have both. I shelved the mouse awhile back, but the trackpad will stay a long time. It has no moving parts, is easy to clean, fits perfectly on my ergonomic trackpad, and it even relieves my carpal tunnel pain!

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  • Yes, but that answer is subjective. I have used a Mac Laptop as my only computer for so many years that I am used to navigating with the trackpad. When I bought the new iMac last month I got the magic mouse and couldn't stand it. I'm sure it's a good design but I am now afraid of mice!

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  • Unfortunately my Track pad was a dud right from the first day. I love mac I have a 27" iMac and love it. I think you would be better off going to buy a logitec wireless mouse to save you headaches I run one on my mac and it's flawless, I know that is the last thing I wanted to do but it just works. It's up to you but just make sure to ask the salesman to test your mouse before buying that way you will save your self some money before buying it.

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  • It depends whether you are more comfortable with a trackpad or mouse. I like the versatility of a mouse and find the gestures available to the magic mouse to be more than enough for my needs as a graphic designer and someone on the computer for most of the day. For me personally, the mouse is a better option, but the trackpad is pretty neat too and may appeal to others. I have no issues battery life on the Mmouse at this juncture.

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  • I have used both and hate both. Like someone said on here, the problem with these devices is that you CANNOT rest your hands or fingers on it. So if you're like me, you will find your wrist and fingers raised off the device and after a few hours of this, will start to feel strained. The alternative is to moving your hand off the device so you can rest it on the desk.

    I use a Logitec gaming mouse on my main Mac and keep the magic trackpad on my mac mini which i seldomly use.

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  • I have both, and I use both. I also have a Wacom tablet. I use all three for some of the same tasks. I find the use choice rather like a contextual menu that changes when I am trying to accomplish a greater task than the mere click.

    For grand gestures, under my left hand sits the track pad, for some point and clicking, the mouse comes in handy under my right hand.

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  • I like the mouse because I can use it on my leg if I choose while sitting away from the monitor and don't have to worry about it being on a flat surface. I also use the wireless keyboard from my lap. I find both more comfortable than being on a desk. If I feel the need, I can work either from the desk. The track pad works best on a flat surface.

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